Mold Damage Repair On Concrete In Nashville Homes

11/7/2017 (Permalink)

Mold Damage Repair

Concrete surfaces are usually not associated with mold growth. However, under the right conditions, extensive mold growth can occur. Any type of mold in Nashville can lead to serious health risks for you and your family. Anytime you spot mold and mildew growth on the surface of your concrete walls or floors, be sure to act quickly and contact a mold remediation service.

If you suspect the presence of mold damage in your Nashville home, SERVPRO is there to help. We have a team of highly trained, IICRC-certified technicians who are ready to respond quickly to your emergency. Our stock of resources is highly efficient at mold remediation, ensuring that your home is back to normal as quick as possible, "Like it never even happened."

Mold requires a food source and sufficient moisture to flourish. On its own, concrete is not enough to support fungal growth. Unfortunately, dust tends to accumulate quickly on the surface, like with almost any other part of a building. This layer of dust accommodates large quantities of food sources, which can lead to mold growth unless the concrete is kept thoroughly clean.

Of course, mold still requires sufficient moisture to thrive, in addition to the available food sources in the dust. In most cases, SERVPRO technicians emphasis controlling the moisture over controlling the dust. This involves handling both liquid moisture (vapor drive, flooding) and airborne moisture (lowering humidity levels).

Molds produce an acid that can degrade concrete, thereby compromising its integrity through mold damage. When the concrete alone does not provide enough nourishment, the mold can feed on algae, salts, bacteria, moisture, dirt, pollen, dust, and other particles trapped within. As mold eats away concrete, it makes it more porous, facilitating further bacterial, moisture, and particulate intrusion. This intrusion happens even in the absence of visible cracks in the concrete.

In some cases, SERVPRO professionals rely on natural ventilation to dry wet materials naturally during good weather. Since the weather is unpredictable and building materials should not remain wet for more than a day, you can reduce the risk of mold damage with protective barriers, temporary humidity control solutions, and water-resistant materials. Additionally, watch out for how workers install various elements in a building. For install, drywall should never be installed near wet concrete.

If you have a mold damage problem in your home, you can count on SERVPRO of South Nashville to remedy the situation. Our services are available 24/7. Call us today at (615) 331-0200.

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